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Name of Media:
After a hospital stay for COVID-19, patients may face months of rehabilitation
Type of Library Material:
Newspaper Article
Brief description of media:
Doctors have known for some time that survivors of critical illness can develop long-term physical, cognitive and mental health problems, which can persist for years after they leave intensive care units. The phenomenon is known as post-intensive care syndrome or PICS, and the risk factors for it are especially common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19: prolonged periods of time on a ventilator, heavy sedation, organ failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome, in which fluid builds up in the lungs, causing low blood oxygen levels.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
Yes
Name of Media:
Family presence during resuscitation in the intensive care unit
Type of Library Material:
Medical Journal
Brief description of media:
Most people know that resuscitation efforts aren’t always success-
ful. Armed with this knowledge, family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) can be a comfort to patients who are fearful of dying alone without the support and advocacy of their loved ones.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
No
Name of Media:
Approaches to Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Nursing Point of View
Type of Library Material:
Medical Journal
Brief description of media:
Health professionals have been aware of the incidence of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) for some time. However, there has not been a clear or definitive way of administering treatment or nursing care to help patients suffering from PICS in their recovery. This paper suggests some ideas for the care of patients from the nursing point of view.
Is this COVID-19 Related Material:
No
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